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How much does a building cleaning worker make in Los Angeles?

$44,590a year

Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $21.44 an hour or $3,716 a month.

Hourly
$21.44
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
20 of 34
Jobs in the area
930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,640Median: $44,590Highest 10%: $63,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,640$17.62
25th$36,650$17.62
Median$44,590$21.44
75th$48,190$23.17
90th$63,900$30.72

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers.

San Jose, CA$49,530
San Diego, CA$46,960
Sacramento, CA$46,900
San Francisco, CA$45,430
Riverside, CA$43,680
Building Cleaning Worker salary in California Building Cleaning Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Los Angeles

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$61,350
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$61,270
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$60,440
Grounds Maintenance Worker$50,480
Pesticide Handler$48,140
Pest Control Worker$47,190
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$44,650
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$43,530
Janitor and Cleaner$38,720
Salaries for every job in Los Angeles, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a building cleaning worker make an hour in Los Angeles?

The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $21.44 ($44,590 a year).

Do building cleaning workers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?

Yes: $44,590 against $44,040 nationally, 1% more.

How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $45,430, so Los Angeles pays 2% less.

Where does Los Angeles rank for building cleaning worker pay?

20 of 34 metro areas with data.

How much does a building cleaning worker make starting out in Los Angeles?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,900 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.